Add 9/36 and 25/10
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 2 5/10
9/36 + 25/10 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 450/180 = 45 + 450/180 = 495/180 - 495/180 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 9/36 + 25/10 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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